SAP Cost Management Advisor

We are looking for an experienced SAP CO Consultant with 4+ years of relevant experience and hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA Controlling. The candidate should have successfully participated in at least one end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation and must be flexible to travel to client locations based on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities - Manage SAP CO activities across the complete S/4HANA implementation lifecycle.

Gather business requirements and translate them into effective SAP CO solutions.Conduct requirement analysis, fit-gap analysis, process mapping, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment.Configure and support key SAP CO processes, including:Cost Center Accounting (CCA)Profit Center Accounting (PCA)Internal OrdersProduct CostingProfitability Analysis (CO-PA)Cost Object ControllingPlanning and BudgetingActual and Plan CostingWork on integration between SAP CO and FI, MM, SD, PP, and PS modules.Configure and support S/4HANA Controlling and Universal Journal processes.Prepare functional specifications and coordinate with ABAP/technical teams for required developments and enhancements.Perform unit testing, integration testing, UAT support, defect resolution, and regression testing.Support data migration, validation, reconciliation, and master-data-related activities.Prepare configuration documents, functional specifications, test scripts, training materials, and user documentation.Conduct workshops and provide training/knowledge transfer to business users.Support cutover, go-live, and post-go-live stabilization activities.Analyze and resolve functional issues within agreed timelines.Coordinate with business stakeholders, functional consultants, technical teams, and project management.Travel to client locations as required.

Required Skills & Experience - 4+ years of relevant SAP CO experience.

Must have completed or significantly contributed to at least 1 end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation.Strong hands-on experience in SAP CO configuration.Good understanding of end-to-end Controlling and Management Accounting processes.Strong knowledge of FI-CO integration and integration with MM, SD, PP, and other SAP modules.Experience in requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, data migration, cutover, and go-live.Good understanding of S/4HANA Finance and Controlling functionalities.Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently as well as within cross-functional teams.Flexible and willing to travel to client locations based on business/project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications - SAP S/4HANA Finance/Controlling certification is an advantage.

Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology preferred.Exposure to SAP Fiori and S/4HANA reporting/analytics is an advantage.Experience in domestic or international SAP implementation projects is preferred.

Education - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline.

MBA Finance, CMA, CA, or equivalent qualification is an advantage. .